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Memphis Movies This Week: Cannes winner ‘Fjord,’ ‘Wild at Heart’ restored

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:45:03 -0500

Two winners of Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Palme d’Or (first prize) are on Memphis screens this week.

Balanced Grizzlies hold off Jazz to remain undefeated

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:10:33 -0500

The 110-105 win moved the Memphis Grizzlies to 4-0, the team’s best start since 2014-2015 when they opened 6-0.

Herrington: Playing true and false on Memphis Grizzlies first impressions

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:38:40 -0500

Ty Jerome’s basketball philosophy, Zach Edey’s quick feet and Cameron Boozer’s quick decisions were among Week 1 Memphis Grizzlies highlights.

Grizzlies podcast: Memphis starts 3-0!

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:01:36 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap an exciting start for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Boozer comes up big as Grizzlies spoil Warriors' home opener

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:14:36 -0500

A late 17-2 run helped the Grizzlies defeat the Warriors. Cam Boozer hit a key basket with 20 seconds left in his 25-point, 13-rebound, six-assist night.

Herrington: Iisalo’s vision, Jerome’s explosion and real basketball returned to FedExForum

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:27:17 -0500

Ty Jerome, beginning this season as a starter for the first time in his pro career, just keeps not missing.

Where will Cam Boozer rank in the history of Grizzlies rookie debuts?

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:15 -0500

As Cam Boozer takes the FedExForum floor against the Utah Jazz tonight, Chris Herrington revisits the top 10 rookie debuts in Memphis Grizzlies history.

Grizzlies podcast: The season is here

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:31:53 -0500

Hill and Herrington take the rare chance to break down the game’s matchups and potential keys for the intriguing opener.

Memphis Movies This Week: Oscar-winning Brit actresses, ‘Everything’ expands

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:06:02 -0500

Oscar-winning British actresses in high-concept new films. It’s an accidental theme of sorts at the movies this week.

Herrington: As a new Memphis Grizzlies season arrives, it offers a simple promise

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0500

“This Memphis Grizzlies season, which arrives in full form Wednesday night with an opener against Ol’ Pal Jaren Jackson Jr. and his Utah Jazz, will be a different kind of experience.”

Grizzlies make final roster cuts

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:02:04 -0500

The Grizzlies subtract a guard and a forward to finalize their roster.

10 things we learned from Memphis Grizzlies preseason

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:20:11 -0500

The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up their four-game preseason schedule with a win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, finishing 3-1.

Aliens, vampires and a market of monster-inspired oddities

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:33:58 -0500

This week, the Tambourine Bash is back with a new name, Cooper-Young Beerfest takes over the Midtown Autowerks lot and a music show lasts six hours with no breaks.

Herrington: Notes and predictions on every NBA team

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:14 -0500

We’re less than a week away from NBA opening night, and while we’re not quite done with the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason, let’s take a break to gaze across the landscape in which the home team competes.

John Beifuss wanted to be a zookeeper. As Memphis' last full-time film critic, he sort of got his wish.

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:12:37 -0500

For Memphis’ early 2000s’ film scene, Commercial Appeal writer John Beifuss was perhaps the right person at the right time, benefiting from local activity and helping spur it.

Memphis Movies This Week: Mammoth docs on Elon Musk, Elizabeth Holmes

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:03:04 -0500

It’s an unusual week at the movies in Memphis, with at least a dozen new titles and the two most notable, both super-sized biographical documentaries.

Herrington: The more Cam Boozer plays, the easier it is for Grizzlies fans to dream big

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:57:47 -0500

“Across eight summer league games and three preseason games, fans who tune in for these ramp-up competitions have seen Cam Boozer’s wide, precocious skill set. And they’ve also gotten a glimpse of his steadiness.”

Boozer shines, Edey ramps up as Grizzlies preseason continues

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 22:27:30 -0500

Rookie Cameron Boozer continued his eye-opening preseason, back-from-injury center Zach Edey increased his workload and the Grizzlies took another look at candidates for the team’s final roster spots.

Mempho is back, Jazz Fest is new and we say bye (sort of) to Oktoberfest

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 11:08:08 -0500

This week, there’s a theater fest for kids, Opera Memphis celebrates 70 years and Modest Mouse “floats on” over to Satellite Music Hall.

Herrington: With a young trio on the wings, the Grizzlies hope a persistent problem’s been solved

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 06:27:58 -0500

The last few years the Grizzlies have constantly searched for physical, talented wing players. Chris Herrington looks at this year’s three options: Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells and GG Jackson II.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Chris Herrington

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